Plan your days
Dapoli itineraries: 1, 2 & 3 day plans
Timed so you catch the dolphins at dawn, the fish auction in the afternoon and the sunset from the cliffs.
1 day in Dapoli
The highlights reel — best if you're staying nearby or passing through.
Dolphins, watersports & a clifftop sunset
- 6:45 AM
Dolphin safari from Murud Beach (₹300 per person, about 1 hour). Details →
- 9:30 AM
Konkani breakfast, then watersports at Murud — banana ride, jet ski or a speedboat circuit. Details →
- 1:00 PM
Beat the queue for a surmai thali at Jagdish Lunch Home (busiest 1:30–2:30 PM). Details →
- 3:30 PM
Parasailing at Ladghar — the best light for photos is 3:30–5:00 PM.
- 5:30 PM
Sunset from the viewing deck at Kadyavarcha Ganpati, Anjarle (5:30–6:15 PM). Details →
2 days: the classic weekend
The perfect Mumbai/Pune weekend getaway — beaches, dolphins, a sea fort and the mangroves.
Day 1 — Drive down & the southern beaches
- 5:00 AM
Leave Mumbai or Pune to beat city traffic. Details →
- 11:00 AM
Arrive and check in. Swap city clothes for flip-flops. Details →
- 1:00 PM
Lunch: fish thali with solkadhi — or the Konkani veg thali at Shreyas.
- 3:00 PM
Relax on calm, flat Karde Beach — safe for a swim at low tide. Details →
- 5:30 PM
Watch the waves turn red at sunset at Ladghar (Tamas Teertha). Details →
- 9:00 PM
Clear night? Look up — rural Dapoli has dark, starry skies. Details →
Day 2 — Dolphins, the Golden Fort & Anjarle
- 6:45 AM
Dolphin safari + Suvarnadurg fort combo from Harnai (₹400–500). Details →
- 10:00 AM
Climb Kanakdurg lighthouse for views over the Harnai fleet.
- 11:00 AM
Mangrove kayaking at Anjarle — book ahead, timings depend on the tide. Details →
- 1:00 PM
Home-style fish thali in Anjarle village, then a walk on peaceful Anjarle Beach.
- 3:00 PM
Visit Kadyavarcha Ganpati, then start the drive home (top up EVs at Sakhaloli). Details →
3 days: beaches, heritage & slow travel
Follow the 2-day plan, then add a heritage day before heading home.
Day 1 & 2 — as above
Southern beaches and sunset on day 1; dolphins, Suvarnadurg and Anjarle on day 2. On day 2 evening, catch the Harnai fish auction (around 4:00 PM) and stay for sunset at Kadyavarcha Ganpati.
Day 3 — Temples, caves & a slow breakfast
- 8:30 AM
Traditional breakfast at Dabke's — amboli, panagi, thalipeeth (arrive before 10 AM). Details →
- 10:00 AM
Forest trek down to Keshavraj Temple, Asud and its year-round spring gomukh.
- 11:30 AM
Explore the 29 rock-cut Panhalekaji Caves (allow 2 hours). Details →
- 2:00 PM
Lunch, then the lamp-lit cave shrine of Chandika Devi at Dabhol — or the 1875 St. Andrew's Church in Dapoli Camp.
- 4:00 PM
Head home, stopping for fuel and food on NH 66.
Itinerary FAQs
Planning your days
How many days are enough for Dapoli?
Two days covers the highlights — beaches, a dolphin safari, Suvarnadurg fort and Anjarle. Three days lets you add the temples and caves at a relaxed pace.
Can I do Dapoli as a day trip from Mumbai or Pune?
It's possible but tiring — it's a 4.5 to 6 hour drive each way. An overnight stay is strongly recommended so you can catch the early-morning dolphin safari.
What time should I go for the dolphin safari?
Be at the beach by 6:45–7:00 AM. Dolphins are rarely seen after 10 AM as the water warms and boat traffic increases.
Want to see where everything is? Open the interactive Dapoli map or read our practical travel tips.
Plan your dream coastal escape
We can't wait to welcome you to our beautiful shores. Start with the route guide, then pick your beach and your stay.